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PT Forward Model Quality Engineer

Ford · Dearborn, MI

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Level
Engineer
Team
Quality
Base pay
$72k–$121k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Automotive
Posted
2 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Ford (automotive) in Dearborn, MI. In this individual contributor role, you will work within Ford's Powertrain Engineering organization as a hands-on quality engineer.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Six Sigma, Black Belt, Root cause, FMEA, PPAP, APQP
Base pay
$72k–$121k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $87k–$149k. This one lists $72k–$121k.

Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 80 quality engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Michigan plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 79 other live quality postings in Michigan.

Base pay
About 18% below similar roles

Typical $87k–$149k, from 23 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 68%
  • ✓ FMEA 51%
  • ✓ PPAP 48%
  • ✓ Control plans 41%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 38%
  • ✓ New product launch 38%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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requirements

apply to the target program.

  • ✓Use the enhanced Reliability Check List to assess whether program design verification plans meet reliability targets.
  • ✓Review designs,

requirements

and test plans to identify gaps. Work with technical specialists to update DFMEAs, test methods and design rules using Robustness Checklists (RCLs).

  • ✓Work with Program Quality and functional quality teams to help set quality and reliability targets for future programs.
  • ✓Participate in plant audits to confirm that on-the-floor control plans adhere to the approved engineering drawings and specifications.

You'll have...

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • ✓5+ years of experience in powertrain/engine or exhaust design, development, or test
  • ✓Knowledge of Failure Mode Avoidance (FMA): DFMEA, P-Diagram, Quality History, Boundary Diagram, Interface Analysis and Functional Analysis
  • ✓Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, including the "three-legged five-why" methodology
  • ✓Experience with reliability methods
  • ✓Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Even better, you may have...

  • ✓Master's degree in Engineering
  • ✓Six Sigma Black Belt certification
  • ✓Understanding of engine and exhaust architecture and of internal and external system interfaces
  • ✓Experience with advanced engine technologies (e.g., turbocharging, direct injection, hybrid systems)
  • ✓Experience with automotive quality systems (e.g., APQP, PPAP)
  • ✓Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

  • ✓Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
  • ✓Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare and more
  • ✓Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
  • ✓Tuition assistance
  • ✓Established and active employee resource groups
  • ✓Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • ✓A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • ✓Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $72,480-121,440.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $84,480-141,360.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

This position is hybrid with a requirement to be onsite four or more days per week

At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career and help us define tomorrow’s transportation.

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In this position ...

As part of our Quality team, good is never good enough. Ford Quality drives the continuous improvement efforts that enable Ford to deliver the highest quality products and services.

In this individual contributor role, you will work within Ford's Powertrain Engineering organization as a hands-on quality engineer. You will work closely with Product Development, Manufacturing and Service teams to help make sure our V6 and V8 engine and exhaust systems are designed robustly. You will check the data and evidence behind engineering sign-offs, analyze failures, and help teams close gaps. You will use Ford's Global Product Development System and Quality Operating System to support successful New Model Launches, and you will contribute to reliability targets and quality standards for future programs.

What you'll do ...

  • •Check engineering deliverables for V6/V8 engine and exhaust systems. Confirm that the test evidence in FEDE meets the requirement and/or design rule.
  • •Perform Change Point Analysis (CPA) with functional teams. Make sure changes to usage, noise factors or system boundaries are covered in the application test plan.
  • •Work with technical leads on CPAs across engine and exhaust systems, including FEAD, Lubrication, Cylinder Heads, Blocks, Pistons, Valvetrain, Timing, Engine Cooling and Exhaust.
  • •Use the "three-legged five-why" method to define the specific, detection and systemic root causes of DV and field failures.
  • •Support engine and exhaust teams in migrating their DFMEAs to the model-based systems engineering platform.
  • •Verify that program

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